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Sideways

7.120042h 7mRMovieComedyDramaRomance

Two middle-aged men embark on a spiritual journey through Californian wine country. One is an unpublished novelist suffering from depression, and the other is only days away from walking down the aisle.

DirectorAlexander Payne
WritersAlexander Payne·Jim Taylor
ProducerMichael London

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Cast · Directed by Alexander Payne

Paul Giamatti
Paul Giamatti
Miles
Thomas Haden Church
Thomas Haden Church
Jack
Virginia Madsen
Virginia Madsen
Maya
Sandra Oh
Sandra Oh
Stephanie
Marylouise Burke
Marylouise Burke
Miles's Mother
Jessica Hecht
Jessica Hecht
Victoria
Missy Doty
Missy Doty
Cammi
M.C. Gainey
M.C. Gainey
Cammi's Husband
Alysia Reiner
Alysia Reiner
Christine Erganian
Shake Tukhmanyan
Shake Tukhmanyan
Mrs. Erganian
Shaun Duke
Shaun Duke
Mike Erganian
Robert Covarrubias
Robert Covarrubias
Miles's Building Manager

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Which OTT platform streams Sideways?

Sideways is streaming on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Sideways on Netflix?

No, Sideways is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus.

Is Sideways on Amazon Prime Video?

Sideways isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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